Amy's jokes

Amy:  jane

me:  hm

Amy:  why did Ariel wear seashells

me:  why do u keep asking me

Amy:  it's a joke newb

me:  oh

HAHHAHAHAHA

cuz she's a sea-lut?

Amy:  LOL that's a good one

me:  so what's the answer

Amy:  because B-shells were too small

Google answers

Q: What sound do giraffes make?:

A: "They make a very sad bellow-like sound that's like a really depressed cow." (Source)

Fry's Spring Station

Just as we continue to return to restaurants for the good food, so, too, do we return for the memories. Fry’s Spring Station will always be a special place to me partly because that’s where many an MB121 meeting took place. But the pizza is good, too.

My favorite pizza there is The Roberto, which contains chunks of tender meatballs. Another favorite of mine is now discontinued and was essentially a salad with tangy dressing atop a cheese pizza. Those who opt for the mushroom pizza, though, may be disappointed that the pie arrives displaying only a few skinny slices of mushroom that hardly occupy a third of the total surface area.

Apart from the pizza, Fry’s Spring Station also serves paninis, salads, and enormous portions of pasta. My pick for pasta is the lasagna, which arrives with a generous slice and hearty ground beef. The creme brule is one of a few dessert offerings, but I’ve had better

Al fresco dining is always a plus and there are plenty of outdoor seats (at least 10 tables total in the front and side of the venue) when the weather is fair. And on the plus side, it’s just a stone’s throw away from the Inner Loop and Free Trolley lines, and is easily accessible. I wouldn’t recommend driving -- especially on a weekend or Friday night -- because parking is extremely limited. 

The Roberto

 

Margherita pizza

Balkan Bakery baklava

There are places aplenty to get baklava in Charlottesville if you poke around (e.g., Cafe Europa, Ariana's Grill). The Balkan Bakery has a baked-goods stand at the weekly farmers’ market and sells baklava for $5 a hand-sized square. Sure, you can eat it at room temperature, but here’s a better way to savor it: Take it home and heat it up in a toaster oven for a really special dessert. It’ll come out warm and crispy. Add a dollop of ice cream and sail away to obesity.

Farmers' market tacos

You know what makes me happy on Saturday mornings? Farmers’ market tacos. Specifically, these warm bundles of magic:

What do these taste like? Magic. What does that taste like? Chicken. And cilantro. And, of course, cheese.

The tacos themselves are $2.75 each and you have a choice of four different proteins: chicken (my favorite), steak, chorizo and al pastor. Unlike many other ready-made tacos, these come adorned with a confetti of cilantro and red onion, without being too overwhelmingly “oniony.” Sorry, there’s no lettuce to be seen here. Another unique element is the cheese. It’s not the typical grated cheese, but rather a crumbly, milder cheese that doesn’t attempt to compete with the punchy cilantro, zippy salsa, or savory meat.

Brothers

One of my favorite photographs: Here is my brother, Tony, (he was 10 years old at the time) with our newly adopted bunny, Duncan, who quickly became a beloved family member.

Conversation about John Edwards' corruption trial

me:  The mistress probably got pregnant on purpose. And ruined everyone's life, but Edwards is still a scumbag regardless.

 Amy:  It takes two to tango. He has to learn to keep his banana out of other people's fruit bowls.